Drag-it-easy

ABSTRACT

An animal dragging method for the purpose of dragging or carrying game animal carcasses from one point to another. The method consists of one strap weaved through two holes on each end of a cylinder pipe. This pipe serves as a handle opposite the knotted strap convenient for holstering game animals. The pendulum-looking device allows for simple maneuvering when hooked onto the ankle(s) or neck(s) of a game animal(s). The knotted strap weaved through the cylinder pipe also allows for adjustment; depending on the size of the game animal it can hold up to several game animals.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 12/587,881,filed Oct. 5, 2009, which application is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The invention presented relates to the mounting and dragging of gameanimal.

2. Description of Related Art

For the purpose of hunting and game dragging a device is needed formounting and dragging game animal from one location to another. Priorinventions have simply allowed for basic transporting of game animal,most commonly from the antlers or by the neck. There is still a need fora more methodical approach to mount game by the legs, or the body and tocut the distance between the carcass and dragger to allow for bettermaneuvering of the carcass. Moreover, previous inventions lack aneffective way to drag game animal through rough terrain and or difficultenvironments such as brushes or debris.

These issues are the main reasons why an invention is needed to improveefficiency of mounting, and to improve smooth transport of gamedragging.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention is a wild game tool possibly small in size andweight. It successfully allows for better mounting and dragging of gameanimal. The objective of this invention is to improve the action ofmounting and dragging game animals. This device will cut time in half bysecuring the game closer to the dragger which allows for betterdistribution of strength to drag a game animal(s). This invention alsoproduces a method allowing better maneuvering of game animal throughrough terrain. Easy mounting strategies will allot for several gameanimals to be hoisted at once and simple holstering of game animal bodyparts. The invention simply includes one draft strap weaved through twosmall holes on each end of a cylinder pipe, then knotted. Thispendulum-looking device provides versatility. The handle ensuresadequate room for a strong grasp of the mounted game animal, and theknotted strap (which can slide back and forth) provides flexibility insize and number of game animals mounted. Thus, this hefty device meetsthe needs of transport as well as security of game animal.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In reference to the drawing on FIG. 1, the present invention shows theproperties of the design which consists of a draft rope interlacedthrough a cylinder tube and knotted. This device can be large or smallin size and the weight can be adjusted for length. This cylinder tubecan be made out of any material so long as it has two identical holesdrilled through the cylinder tube. A set of holes on each end allows thestrap to pass through the tube (refer to FIG. 1). The strap can be ofany material (nylon, rope, etc.) so long as it is durable and can beknotted together to make one continuous rope.

The steps for using the drag tool can be understood by examining STEPS1-5 as shown in FIG. 2A-2E with a prop example. STEP 1 (FIG. 2A) is thestandard position for the drag tool with the prop example. In STEP 2(FIG. 2B), the tool clearly shows the rope being pulled over propexample and it must completely clear the cylinder tube. In STEP 3 (FIG.2C), reach and pull the cylinder handle up through the rope that ispulled over the prop example. STEPS 4 (FIG. 2D) and 5 (FIG. 2E) show thecylinder handle being pulled up as the rope tightens around the propexample. In STEP 5, the tool clearly shows a secure grasp of the propexample, again this prop example represents the hock, leg, antler orneck of a game animal carcass.

Examples of the use of this dragging tool can be seen in FIGS. 3-12. InFIG. 3, you see the tool dragging the knuckles of a deer. In thedrawing, two dragging devices are used, one for each knuckle, providingbetter leverage and security of the game animal. This same method can beused on the antlers of a deer or game animal. In FIG. 4, two separatedragging tools are used on the antlers of a deer showing the common useand purpose of this tool. In FIG. 5, the dragging tool is used aroundthe neck of a doe or fawn or game animals with no antlers. This showsthe versatility of the product, which can accommodate any part of thegame animal, large or small, antler or no antler. Each method seen hereshows the same basic and simple procedure of using the dragging tool asshown and mentioned in FIG. 1 and in STEPS 1-5 (FIGS. 2A-2E).

In FIG. 6, the dragging tool clearly shows the product can be used bymore than one individual. As shown, each individual is using a separatedrag tool on the same game animal. Each tool used here is the exact sametool with the exact same method.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, the tool is used on a larger hunting animal such as abear. The same method is used here with the same mounting and draggingsystem the tool provides. The dragging tool not only functions in STEPS1-5 (FIGS. 2A-2E) it can also function differently as shown in theALTERNATIVE STEPS 1-6 (FIGS. 13A-13F). These ALT STEPS show how thedragging tool can function with a closer grip of the game animal and howit can provide holstering options.

In ALT STEP 1 (FIG. 13A), we see the basic drag tool, this tool methodshows the cylinder centered between the knotted rope. The two ends allowfor a better grasp of game animal. ALT STEP 1 shows two prop examplesover the rope. In ALT STEP 2 (FIG. 13B), the rope is pulled up and overprop example #2. In ALT STEP 3 (FIG. 13C), the same is done to the otherside with the rope pulled up and over prop example 1. In the ALT STEP 4(FIG. 13D), the cylinder handle is then pulled up and out fromunderneath the rope. In ALT STEP 5 (FIG. 13E) you see the cylinderhandle being pulled to show movement; as the handle moves upwards, theprop examples are moving closer together for a tighter grasp. In ALTSTEP 6 (FIG. 13F), the finished function of the drag tool shows how thisdrag tool can tightly secure game animal at a closer distance. Bestmethod for holstering game animals.

We can see the use of this method in FIGS. 9 and 10 for deer. In FIG. 9,the drag tool is securing both knuckles of a deer. This valuablefunction provides a shorter distance from carcass to hunter and providesbetter grasp of game animal mainly for purpose of holstering and ormaneuvering. This tool method is ideal when maneuvering game animalthrough rough terrain because it provides solid leverage of the carcassand sufficient distribution of strength when holstering and or dragging.

In FIG. 10, we see a versatile purpose to the drag tool. It can alsoallow holstering and mounting of game animal by quartering game animaland securing parts to the drag tool. Other drag tools exist providingthe same function, however this dragging also provides this function.

We see this versatility in FIGS. 11 and 12 as well. The drag tool can beused on game birds -using the same methods as mentioned above. Byholstering and dragging the legs of a game bird.

1. An animal dragging apparatus comprising: a hollow cylinder tube witha cylindrical hole of the same size and shape formed between a top ofthe tube to a bottom of the tube on each end of the tube, the hollowcylinder tube having a length sufficient to allow the cylinder to begrasped by user; and a strap with two free ends, one or both free endsof the strap passed through each hole and along the exterior of thecylindrical tube and the free ends of the strap knotted together to forma continuous loop; the strap having a length sufficient to form a looparound a part of the animal and to allow the user to adjust the lengthbetween the animal and the hollow cylinder to allow the user to pull theanimal over rough terrain or to carry the animal over the shoulder. 2.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the size of the continuous loop isadjustable based on the location of the knot.
 3. The apparatus of claim1, wherein the knot is located at the terminus of each free end. 4-6.(canceled)